ESSENTIALS

Your Guide to Essential Oils

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ESSENTIALS
About Dr. Meghan 04
What are Essential Oils? 06
How to Use and Apply Essential Oils 08
How to Care for and Store your Essential Oils 12
Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes 13
Essential Oils for Aromatherapy 14
Essential Oils for House Cleaning 16
Essential Oils and Your Health 18
Oils to Use Daily for Well-being 20
Essential Oils for Pregnancy 22
Essential Oils for Skincare 26
How to Cook With Essential Oils 28
How to Get Started with Essential Oils 30
Essential Rewards 32
Resources 33

Essential Oils Recipes

Hot Peppermint Mocha 34
Guacamole 35
Veggie Filled Meatballs with Essential Oils 36
Lemon Ginger Gummies 37
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cups 38
Lotion Bars 39
Whipped Body Butter 40
Facial Toner 41

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 ABOUT DR. MEGHAN

Hi, I’m Dr. Meghan. I’m a chiropractor, health

coach and educator. I love natural health and
healing. It’s my hobby just as much as it’s my
career. My love of all things natural started many
years before getting my degree. It started with
food and a desire to fuel my body with healthier
foods. It grew from that and now I am passionate
about equipping and inspiring women to reach
their full purpose and potential through focusing
on taking care of their health, naturally. I want to
see women empowered by the knowledge that our
bodies were created to heal and choose to live life
differently than the rest of the world because our
health (and our families health) matters.

This guide is yours. I wrote it for you so you

could learn more about the basics and beyond of
Young Living Essential Oils. I am so happy and
excited for you to dig into the amazing world of
essential oils. I love essential oils and feel they are
an amazing addition to a natural lifestyle. They
can be used to boost your health in every aspect
and can be used on kids and adults of all ages.

Learn more about Dr. Meghan at

www.meghanbirt.com

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 WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

Essential oils are aromatic, potent, highly concentrated botanical extracts that can be found in, flowers,
trees, roots, leaves and seeds. They contain many healing and medicinal properties that can be used for
healing in our bodies. The properties of the essential oils are the plants defense system, which allows the
plants to survive and fight off diseases and is their protection. We can receive the benefits of the essential
oils and feeds the life within our bodies. Essential oils are a lot more than something that only smells
good. Essential oils can be used alone, as a single oil, or in a blend of different oils to increase their
effectiveness.

One of the most important pieces I use the high quality essential oils hundreds, of pounds of plant
of essential oil information is that from Young Living. Find out more materials to make even an ounce
not all essential oils are created about where to purchase high of essential oil. This is why the
equally. You want to be sure you quality oils here. prices of the different essential oils
are using high quality essential and blends vary so much because
oils. It is common practice for Young Living extracts their the price and quantity of the plant
some companies to manufacture essential oils from the plant with used to make each essential oil is
more inexpensive essential oils a low heat distillation, which different.
by using chemical extraction or preserves the medicinal properties
a high heat distillation. These of the oils. The exception is with Essential oils are most commonly
shortcuts will produce more oil citrus oils, which are cold pressed. used to support a healthy body.
more quickly. The downside is This is the quality you want to use They can support your immune
the medicinal properties of the oil for your health and your family. system, nervous system, digestive
will be compromised. You might Learn more about Young Living’s system, respiratory system and
be surprised to learn that the Seed to Seal process here. so much more. Essential oils can
Food and Drug Administration also replace many products and
only requires 10% essential oil in Essential oils are much more chemicals that you often use in
the bottle to be considered “Pure concentrated than dried herbs your home. You can use them
Essential Oil.” Beware of claims because of the distillation to make healthy bath and body
of FDA certification; the FDA has process. Unlike vegetable oils products, chemical free household
no certification or approval process that can easily become rancid, cleaners and can even be used in
for these products. pure essential oils do not become cooking!
rancid. It takes many, sometimes

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Often times we get stuck in
knowing how to start in using
the essential oils. If you are
unsure about how an essential
oil can help you and your family,
there are countless books,
resources and reference guides
to learn how to use your oils.
You can use these resources to
understand their properties is
look up how the particular plant
that the oil came from is used
for the health of the body. Each
essential oil has unique and
powerful properties for healing.

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 HOW TO USE & APPLY
ESSENTIAL OILS

Let’s start with the basics:

essential oils are not oily.
They are greaseless, don’t expire
and will evaporate if you leave the
lids off of them. Essential oils are
the fragrant part of the plant that
contains the natural constituents
(or chemical compounds) of the
plant that give the oil its therapeutic
property.

Before we get into how to apply the

essential oils, let’s talk about carrier
oils. A carrier oil is an oil such as
coconut oil, grape seed oil, olive oil
or sweet almond oil. They can be use
with an essential oil to dilute the oil
or to spread an Essential Oil on a
larger area of your body like the legs
or back. Carrier oils are great for kids
because it dilutes the oil so it’s not so
strong when applied. I recommend
diluting all oils on children. The
oils that should be diluted on
both kids and adults are hot oils,
such as oregano, lemongrass and
peppermint, because they can sting
or start burning on the skin because
they are so strong. When in doubt,
dilute the oil.

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TOPICALLY

The most common way you can apply essential oils

is topically on your skin. Because of the molecular
structure of essential oils they are absorbed rapidly
on the skin and into the body. It literally takes
seconds for the essential oil to get into your blood
stream. More sensitive people can even taste the
essential oil a few seconds after applying an oil to
the bottoms of your feet. My favorite place to apply
the oils is to the bottoms of your feet. You have the
biggest pores on your feet and your feet will absorb
the oils well. To see the various points of your
feet, look at the Vita Flex Foot Chart. If you have
questions about where to put each oil you can refer
to the Essential Oil Reference Guide, which is one
of my favorite resources in how to use essential oils.

Below are a few of my guidelines for direct

application:

You can apply one to four drops of oil directly on the area of concern. More is not always better. My rule is
less is more because large amounts of oil can trigger detoxification of the surrounding tissues and cause some
discomfort. To achieve the desired results, one to two drops are typically enough. You can dilute it further by
mixing the essential oil with a carrier oil.

Our feet are the second fastest area of the body to absorb oils because of the large pores. If you are not sure where
to apply an essential oil, go with the bottoms of the feet. The other place to apply the oils is to the area of concern.
For example, if you are having tummy troubles, apply to the abdomen.

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 Topically continued...

If you are applying the oils to a large area of the body, dilute with a carrier oil. For infants, use one to three drops
of essential oil to one Tablespoon of carrier oil. For children ages two to five apply one to three drops of essential
oil to one teaspoon of carrier oil. The reference guides and the book Gentle Babies will give you more
insight on using oils with infants and children.

Essential oil blends are blended for a very specific purposes. You do not want to mix different oil blends. The
chemical properties of the oils can be altered if mixed together which will also change the medicinal properties
and could potentially cause a reaction. Instead of mixing blends you can layer single oils by applying one oil,
rubbing it in, and then applying another oil. There is no need to wait more than a few seconds between layering
because the oils are absorbed rapidly. You may apply the carrier oil on top if you desire. You can create your own
essential oil blends by mixing different single oils in small drams or roller bottles. My favorite oil to layer and
add on top is Copaiba. It is known as the magnifier and can amplify the properties of the other essential oils when
applied last (on top) of layering oils.

Water helps to force the oils deeper in the tissues so baths work great for a topical application. To get the essentials
oils to mix into the water better, use a handful of Epsom salts or bath or shower gel. You can also apply a warm
compress over the area where you applied the essential oil to bring the oils deeper into the affected area.

DIRECT INHALATION

This is a great way to use the oils and my favorite way when I need a quick brain break and a little time to relax.
You put a drop or two of an essential oil on the palm of your hand and cup your nose and breath in the oil for 20
seconds. You can also hold the bottle of oil under your nose and breathe it in. If I need a super quick brain break
from working I will use this technique and inhale the specific oil that will help me best in my work. (Some of my
favorites are Peppermint, Highest Potential, Envision, Peace and Calming and Joy).

Diffusing concentration (Peppermint and Lemon). The sky’s the

limit in terms of what essential oils to diffuse.
Ah, diffusing. My diffuser(s) are running at our home One of my favorite uses for a diffuser is just for
on a daily basis. I love my diffuser. A home diffuser the smell. I love fragrances, but I only use natural
can cover 1000 square feet and is a way to clean the air fragrances. I threw out all of my old and toxic
in your environment. It can clean the air from toxins, fragrances. Did you know that the term fragrance
chemicals, viruses and different pathogens. Diffusing could mean it can contain up to 300 chemicals. There
essential oils can also be use to boost the mood in the are so many toxins in the products we use in our home
room (Joy or Peace and Calming) or enhance and on our bodies. But Young Living oils are natural

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(and healing!) and can be used as an air freshener in
place of traditional, and very toxic, air fresheners.
Young Living has many different types of diffusers to
meet all of your needs.

When you are diffusing you use two to six drops of oil
into the diffuser. I use less oil in my diffuser when I use
it in a small room. You would also use less oil if you are
more sensitive to smells. If you are diffusing in a larger
area, you can use a few more drops of oils. You can mix
any of the single oils together in the diffuser. You can
also diffuse any oil blend plus any single oils. Do not
mix two blends together in the diffuser.

Internally

Internally using essential oils is an option for

application. Oils need to be used with much caution
when taken internally. Not all oils can be taken
internally. They will say on the bottle or in the
Reference Guide if they can be taken internally. Start
very low and slow with oils internally. Use the oils
internally with much caution and safety. If you are
using citrus oils make sure you use glass or stainless
steel bottles or containers. Don’t use plastic (even a
plastic straw) because citrus oils eat petrochemicals
(plastics) and you don’t want to use any type of plastic.
Once again, use oils internally with caution. Though
it may seem like a great option, taking an oil internally CAUTIONS
isn’t always the best way to apply an oil. I rarely take One word of caution when using the oils. Never put
my essential oils internally. It is often more effective them in your eyes or ears. And if you accidentally get
to apply the essential oil topically or directly inhale the them in your eyes you can use olive oil or coconut oil
oils. If you want to learn more about internal essential to calm the burning down. Don’t use water, that will
oil use you can consult a certified aroma therapist for make the burning worse as it drives the oils deeper
safe internal usage of oils. into the tissues.

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 HOW TO CARE FOR
AND STORE YOUR ESSENTIAL OILS

Once you have your essential oils and start to I store my essential oils in one of my kitchen drawers.
develop a collection of oils, there are a few things to It’s not the prettiest display but it works and is a dark
know about care and storage. Following a few simple space that is easily accessible for me. I store my oils
guidelines, you can create the optimum conditions with the essential oil labels on the top of the bottles so
for your essential oils to last a very long time. There I can find a specific oil quickly. You can puchase the
is technically no expiration date on essential oils. bottle labels directly from Young Living.

3 Things to Know Special Considerations

Direct contact with sunlight affects the chemical Cold pressed or expeller pressed oils (like lemon,
composition of essential oils. grapefruit, tangerine, bergamont, manderine, and
lime) can be damages at temperatures above 100’F.
Essential oils enjoy constant, cool temperatures. These oils should be stored at room temperature.
These oils are also the photosensitive ones, so do
Oxidation occurs when an essential oil is exposed to not apply these oils and then go into direct sunlight,
oxygen. Keep your lids on tight. they will cause sunburn. Stay out of the sun for 24-36
hours after applying citrus oils to protect your skin
How to Store Essential Oils from a burn.

You will want to provide protection from damage If you dilute your essential oils or make your own
caused by ultraviolet light by always keeping the blends by mixing them with carrier oils make sure
essential oils in their dark colored bottles and to store them at room temperature. Carrier oils have
storing them in dark place with a fairly consistent a shelf life so if you need to store them for a longer
temperature. You want to avoid direct sunlight as period of time, store in the refrigerator.
well as extreme temperature changes.
If you are making your own oil blends or mixing The best thing you can do is use your oils. That’s what
them with a carrier oil use amber or cobalt glass they are there for and why you purchased them in
bottles over a clear glass bottle. It will protect the the first place. Display and store your oils in a place
essential oil. Never store essential oils in plastic where the are convenient and you will use them often.
because they are corrosive and will eat away at the I have some oils in my night side stand, my office, my
container. bathrooms and in a cute storage bag in my purse.

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 ESSENTIAL OIL
DIFFUSER RECIPES

RESPIRATORY SUPPORT ENERGIZE

2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Eucalyptus + 2 4 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Lavender + 3 drops
drops Peppermint Lemon + 1 drop Basil

STUDY BUDDY AUTUMN BLEND

3 drops Lemon + 2 drops Rosemary + 2 3 drops Cinnamon + 2 drops Clove + 2 drops
drops Basil Orange + 1 drop Nutmeg

UPLIFTING BLEND ORANGE SPICE

3 drops Lemon + 2 drops Geranium 3 drops Orange + 2 drops Cinnamon

MENTAL CLARITY CITRUS FOREST

2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Rosemary + 2 2 drops Lime + 2 drops Lemon + 1 drop Orange
drops Cypress + 1 drop White Fir

HAPPY MORNING
3 drops Joy + 3 drops Lemon

AFTERNOON BOOST
3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Peppermint

GOOD NIGHT
3 drops Peace & Calming + 2 drops
Lavender

STRESS BUSTER
3 drops Frankincense + 2 drops Valor

SMELL BETTER BLEND

3 drops RC + 2 drops Lemon

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 BENEFITS OF
AROMATHERAPY

Many of us think of aromatherapy closely associated with memory

as a luxury that we experience and feeling it’s sometimes called
on our occasional visit to a spa. the “emotional brain”. Smell can
However, when incorporated into call up memories and powerful
our daily lives in a therapeutic responses almost instantaneously.
fashion, we can experience Scents do not only bring on a
tremendous healing benefits along flood of memories, they also
with all of the relaxation benefits influence people’s moods and even
too. affect their work performance.
University researches in Japan
Once you experience these found that when aromas were
benefits you will begin each diffused during test taking, scores
morning by turning on your increased by as much as 50%.
diffuser and enjoying the scent of
the oil you have in there. I even This amazing ability for a simple
travel with a USB diffuser so I can scent to bring about both a mind
enjoy the benefits of the essential and body reaction is something
oils on the road too. we can use to our benefit when we
are considering natural methods
Different scents trigger different of healing.
emotions and sensations. The
scents and triggers may vary from Most people find that
person to person. We have all aromatherapy is a very pleasant
experienced this at one time or way to incorporate healing into
another. Just think of about a time their daily routine. Young Living
when the smell of a certain food has some amazing blends of
floods us with happy memories of essential oils that are specifically
our childhood. created to support your body. Just
choose a specific scent based on
The olfactory bulb is part of the your needs and let your nose and
brain’s limbic system, an area so brain do the rest.

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 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR
HOUSE CLEANING

According to the Environmental When we walk on the floors the I know you may be thinking
Protection Agency, “air inside the chemicals are absorbed into our that creating your own cleaning
average home is two to five times bodies very quickly. A study by the products may be time consuming
more polluted than the air outside, Environmental Working Group and complicated. Luckily, it takes
largely due to toxic household found more than 200 chemicals no more time to whip up a bottle
cleaners and pesticides.” in newborn infant cord blood. of homemade cleaner than it
One way to reduce this chemical does to buy a store bought brand.
Often, when we think that we exposure for our families is to cut If making homemade cleaners
are working hard to make our out the chemicals in the home and is really not your thing, Young
homes cleaner, we are actually switch to using essential oils as a Living has a wonderful line
spraying hundreds of chemicals, staple for cleaning. of non-toxic Thieves cleaning
if not more, all over our counters, products you can use.
windows and floors. Just the
word “fragrance” on the label
can include as many as 600
petrochemicals. Even the natural
and organic brands can be loaded
with questionable ingredients. Not
only are we polluting the air that
we breathe, these chemicals are
also absorbed into our bodies and
affects anyone living in the home
like our children and pets.

A good example is cleaning the

floors. Let’s say that you use the
commercial chemical cleaner to
clean your floors. Then we walk all
over the floor with our bare feet.
Did you know that the bottom
of our feet are very porous?

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Essential oils are a great choice used to support a healthy immune shoes. You can also add drop of
for house cleaning, as they have system. You can make your own purification in smelly garbage cans
been shown to have antiseptic cleaner by mixing 10 drops of or in your washing machine to
properties. THIS study showed Melaleuca with ½ cup of vinegar freshen your laundry.
that essential oils have anti-viral and 3 cups of purified water in a
properties. THIS study showed glass spray bottle for a powerful Thieves Household Cleaner
that essential oils have anti- and effective, all natural and non- Young Living has a whole line
bacterial and anti-fungal properties. toxic all-purpose cleaner. of Thieves products. They have
We are so conditioned to think that a non-toxic, household cleaner
chemicals clean our home. But in Thieves is Young Living’s most concentrate makes about 28 bottles
reality there are natural products amazing blend of cleansing and of cleaner. That’s only about 75
that are able to clean more purifying essential oils. A study cents per a bottle and you can’t get
effectively and are completely safe that was conducted in 1997 showed too much cheaper than that. It can
for your and your family. Thieves essential oil blend to clean anything you want around the
have a 99.96% success rate against house.
Lemon (and other citrus oils) airborne bacteria. Thieves can also
has a fresh and clean scent it is be used to support your immune Very effective all-purpose cleaners
perfect for cleaning. It is a good system. Thieves can be used in can be made in minutes by mixing
disinfectant and is versatile and the same way as the Tea Tree Oil vinegar, water and essential oils.
inexpensive. It is can be used as a cleaner for a powerful and effective They can be used on nearly any
degreaser. If you get a grease stain all purpose cleaner by mixing surface with the exception of
on your clothing, just add a few 10 drops of Thieves 1/2 cup of marble. The acidic nature of vinegar
drops of lemon and toss it in the vinegar and 3 cups of purified and citrus essential oils can dull
washer and it should completely water in a glass spray bottle. marble, so use with caution.
come out. It also makes for a great
hand sanitizer and all-purpose Purification is a purifying blend A great cleaning tip for you:
cleaner. that cleanses and disinfects the If you use apple cider vinegar you
air and neutralizes mildew and can reuse the 32 ounce glass bottles
Melaleuca or Tea Tree Oil is disagreeable odors. Purification for your DIY cleaners. Spray tops
highly regarded as an antiseptic works incredibly well to diffuse from your store-bought cleaners
essential oil and has long been after cooking, painting or stinky should fit perfectly on these.

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 ESSENTIAL OILS &
YOUR HEALTH

We all have questions on how to better use our Young Living Essential Oils for boosting health and healing in
our bodies. First and foremost, there’s no magic oil or oil blend for all of your health problems. Essential oils
can and should be used in conjunction with other ways to boost your health naturally: nutrition, exercise, stress
management, chiropractic care and supplementation. Once again I will state that essential oils are not a magic
bullet. They assist in healing and any other ways you can learn to support the healing of your body the better.

One other thing I want you to remember is that nobody is an expert on essential oils. We all start from the
beginning when it comes to gaining knowledge on the different oils and products and how to use them in our
lives. The best thing is to start with the everyday oils in the starter kit and get an Essential Oils Reference Guide.
After that the sky is the limit on how much you can learn and apply to your own health.

I believe that essential oils fit into an overall natural health lifestyle. They are a piece of the healing puzzle. We
still need to eat well, move our bodies, get adjusted, think well and minimize our exposure to toxins. Young
Living Oils are a needed and necessary piece of the puzzle that can be used nearly all areas of natural health. Let’s
dig into my favorite ways to use Young Living Essential Oils for Health.

These are just a few oils you can start with in supporting a healthy body. Have fun with the learning
process, it may seem daunting at first. Jump in, learn from others along the way. Know that you are
helping yourself and your family even as you are learning.

SUPPORTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

My favorite oils for supporting a healthy immune system are thieves, frankincense,
lavender and the supplement Inner Defense. I recommend applying the oils (dilute as
necessary) on the bottoms of the feet, along the spine. Inner Defense is a product that
Young Living makes that is a blend of thieves, oregano, thyme and lemongrass. This
supplement is powerful and I recommend taking it if you think you are coming down
with something or you are already sick. I do not recommend taking this supplement on a
regular basis because the oils have the potential to throw off the delicate microbial balance
of your digestive system or microbiome.

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SUPPORTING A HEALTHY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

One of the most common symptoms we experience, as a culture, is digestive issues. Having
oils that support the digestive system will be useful time and time again. Some of the best oils
for digestion are Di-Gize, Peppermint, Ginger, Orange and Rosemary. Let me tell you, there
are a lot of oils that can help digestion. My list is just a few to get you started. I recommend
applying the oils onto your area of concern: stomach, small intestine or large intestine. You can
also mix these oils with a carrier oil and massage the abdomen for increased digestive support.
Essential oils will not heal your gut or repopulate your microbiome on their own. They are
essential for using during gut healing through nutrition and supplementation.

SUPPORTING THE HEALING OF HEADACHES

Headaches can be all too common place for some people. I hear testimony after testimony on
the power of peppermint to minimize or eliminate a headache. Peppermint, Aroma Siez, Joy,
M Grain and Deep Relief are some of the most common essential oils to support the body
when you are suffering from a headache. Apply the oil to the area where you have a headache.
You can also apply the oil on the neck to support the muscles of the neck during a headache.

SUPPORTING THE BODY DURING TIMES OF STRESS

Study after study says that as much as 90% of our health issues are caused by stress. Stress is
something that we often times can’t avoid. We can work to minimize stress and support our
bodies when we are stressed. Anything we can do to decrease our stress level is going to aid
in boosting our health. My favorite stress-busting oils are Stress Away, Lavender, Peace &
Calming and Joy. Apply to your wrists, neck or wherever you want to apply the oils.

Decreasing stress with different essential oils is really a personal choice. Apply the oils you
love the smell of and apply the oils when you notice they decrease your stress level. Two of
my personal favorite essential oils are Highest Potential and Envision. Have fun finding
the perfect emotional boosting oil for you. It could be Believe, Sacred Mountain, Valor,
Inspiration, the Feelings Kit or any of the oils that Young Living makes. Diffuse them,
apply them topically and wear them in a diffuser necklace to get the benefits of these oils
throughout the day.

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 OILS TO USE DAILY
FOR WELL-BEING

VALOR
Valor balances, energizes and instills courage, confidence and self-esteem.
Some uses are to diffuse, directly inhale and add to bath water. Apply to
wrists, neck, chest, spine and the bottoms of the feet.

JOY
Joy produces a magnetic energy that brings joy to the heart, mind, and soul.
Joy can support your body as we overcome grief, sadness and depression.
Some uses are to dilute with a carrier oil and use in massage, diffuse,
directly inhale and add to bath water. Apply over heart, temples, wrists, or
use on vitaflex points.

HARMONY
Harmony promotes physical and emotional healing by creating a harmonic
balance for the energy centers of the body. Harmony can be used to relieve
stress and can amplifie well-being. Some uses are to diffuse, directly
inhale, add to bath water or dilute with a carrier oil for massage. Apply to
wrists, neck, temples, or use on vitaflex points.

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STRESS AWAY
Stress away brings a feeling of peace and tranquility. It helps to relieve
stress and nervous tension. Some uses for Stress Away are to diffuse, apply
to wrists or neck or wear in a diffuser pendant necklace.

PEACE & CALMING

Peace & Calming promotes relaxation and a deep sense of peace and
emotional well-being. It can dampen tension and uplift the spirit. Some
uses are to diffuse, directly inhale and add to bath water. Apply to wrists,
apply to vitaflex points or use in a massage oil.

FRANKINCENSE
Frankincense can be used to uplift spirits, improve attitude, and promote
healthy skin. Some uses for Frankincense is to apply to vitaflex points,
diffuse or inhale directly. You can also add Frankincense to your skin care
regiment or DIY skin care products.

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 ESSENTIAL OILS &
PREGNANCY

I have known many oily mothers that don’t go without their essential oils during pregnancy or labor. I
don’t personally have experience with using essential oils during pregnancy but I wanted to include
some of the most commonly used oils in pregnancy and labor. The best resource for essential oils in
pregnancy, birth and babies is the book Gentle Babies by Debra Raybern.

LAVENDER
Lavender is often called the Swiss army knife of essential oils because of its many uses.
Lavender is awesome for helping calm a pregnant woman’s anxiety and reducing stress.
Lavender is also wonderful to add to a relaxing Epsom salt bath or to make into a linen
spray to for sheets and pillows to support more restful sleep. Lavender can be added to any
body butters to put on a growing belly.

DIGIZE
DiGize is one of my favorite oils that Young Living makes. I am often thankful for this
oil and is used to support a healthy digestive system. I’ve heard many testimonies that
DiGize can help reduce heartburn and morning sickness while pregnant. It can also help
some of those tummy upsets and bloating that so commonly come in the first trimester.
I recommend using this oil topically and not internally in pregnancy because it is such a
strong oil. It is most commonly suggested to apply to the ear lobe during pregnancy.

PEACE & CALMING

Peace & Calming is very helpful in supporting a peaceful and calm emotional state.
Peace and Calming should be in every pregnant mommy’s purse. You can also
use Peace & Calming essential oil with children. Diffuse this essential oil or apply
topically for all of the benefits. Make sure to dilute with a carrier when using on
children.

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FRANKINCENSE
Frankincense has been used for centuries. It can be used on the skin to reduce stretch marks
and help soothe the skin. It can be used to support a healthy immune system and a healthy
emotional state during any stage of pregnancy.

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VALOR
Valor is an essential oil that can help with some of the most common aches in pregnancy. It is
also great for supporting a positive emotional state and sleep. Valor is also a necessary oil to
keep on hand during labor and delivery because it helps increase feelings of courage.

GENTLE BABY
Gentle baby has many uses and was created for use in pregnancy and for infants. Use it in a
belly and breast cream during pregnancy because it is wonderful for the skin. This is another
essential oil that can help support a healthy mood and those worries that can be associated
with pregnancy and birth.

NINGXIA RED
Just 1 ounce a day of Ningxia Red is said to hold
the nutritional value of 42 heads of broccoli. It is
an antioxidant and nutrient powerhouse. Ningxia
Red can help balance their blood sugar and give the
growing baby even higher amounts of nutrients. As
a side note I have heard that mothers who drink
Ningxia Red during their pregnancy have the most
healthy looking placentas.

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FOR KIDS
KidScents Oil Collection is a comprehensive kit that addresses the most common concerns of
childhood. This kit includes six, mild essential oil blends, formulated just for children: GeneYus, Owie,
Bite Buster, TummyGize, SniffleEase, SleepyIze. This arsenal of proprietary blends has been formulated
in the appropriate strength to meet the needs of children, and they are safe, natural alternatives to
products found on many store shelves.

With pregnancy, remember that a very small amount of essential oils go a long way so less is more. It is
also very helpful to dilute essential oils with a carrier oil such as coconut oil, olive oil, or sweet almond oil
if you are applying them topically. If you are nervous to apply topically you can always choose to diffuse
the essential oils. If you have any questions about safety of their use during pregnancy, purchase the
Gentle Babies book or consult a qualified health care professional.

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 ESSENTIAL OILS
FOR SKINCARE

Certain essential oils work wonders for the skin, and can be used everyday to combat acne, aging,
oiliness, and dryness. The best part is that it’s all natural and toxin free.

CARROT SEED
Carrot seed essential oil has a rejuvenating effect on the skin. It not only works to help
smooth skin, but assists with cell regeneration. For this reason, it can help to fade scars
and improve the tone of aging skin. I also use carrot seed oil mixed in coconut oil in the
summer for a light sun protectant.

FRANKINCENSE
Frankincense essential oil has anti-inflammatory benefits to the skin, making it ideal for
acne-prone skin. It is also a natural toner, decreasing the appearance of pores and evening
skin-tone. It is cytophylactic, which means that it helps protect existing cells and encourage
new cell growth. For this reason, it helps reduce wrinkles, tighten skin, and reduce the
appearance of scars. It also helps soothe chapped, dry skin.

GERANIUM
Geranium essential oil helps regulate oil production and reduces acne breakouts. It also
helps improve skin elasticity and tighten skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It also
promotes blood circulation to the areas where it is applied, helping to heal bruises, broken
capillaries, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema and other skin conditions.

LAVENDER
Lavender essential oil helps lighten the appearance of age spots and scars. It is helps
regenerate skin cells so is great for mature skin, sun spots, and scarring. Lavender is a great
oil for all skin types and needs. You can’t go wrong with using lavender on your skin.

MYRRH
Myrrh essential oil greatly benefits aging skin. It can help improve skin tone, firmness, and
skin elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Myrrh can also help heal
sun damage, chapped skin, rashes, and eczema.

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Essential oils used in skincare should
be diluted in a carrier oil. Some
of the most common carrier oils
for skincare are coconut oil, sweet
almond oil, jojoba oil and argan oils.

Be sure to do a patch test to make

sure your skin does not have an
adverse reaction to the oils. The
inner forearm is a great place to do a

NEROLI
Neroli essential oil is great for oily, sensitive, and mature skin. It helps to smooth fine lines
and tone sagging skin. This rejuvenating oil contains a natural compound called citral,
which helps regenerate cells. For this reason, it is said to be very good at preventing and
healing stretch marks, as well. Its antiseptic properties also balance oil production and
shrink the appearance of pores without drying skin.

PATCHOULI
Patchouli essential oil is particularly great for aging skin. It promotes new cell growth
and can smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Because it also has antiseptic,
antifungal, and antibacterial properties, it can also benefit skin conditions such as eczema,
dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne.

MELALEUCA/ TEA TREE

Melaleuca or Tea tree essential oil is one of the more well-known essential oils for acne-
prone skin. The properties in melaleuca helps ward off acne-causing bacteria. It also helps to
regulate oil production, which can decrease the severity and incidence of breakouts.

YLANG YLANG
Ylang ylang essential oil is a favorite essential oil because of its rich, floral fragrance. It
helps to control oil production and minimize breakouts. It also helps regenerate skin cells,
smoothing fine lines and improving skin elasticity. Ylang ylang is another great essential oil
for every skin type.

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 HOW TO COOK WITH
ESSENTIAL OILS

Did you know that you can use essential oils in cooking? I love using my oils in the kitchen. For me it
is so much easier to add a drop of lemon or lime essential oil to my guacamole then to cut the lemon/
lime, juice it and clean up. Plus, the citrus essential oil will help to prevent the guacamole from
oxidizing (aka turning brown). But using essential oils in cooking is not all about the ease. You can
also gain some of the health boosting properties of the essential oils by using them in your cooking.

COMMONLY USED OILS RECIPES TO TRY:

IN THE KITCHEN

Citrus: Lemon, orange, grapefruit, tangerine Brownies:

Savory: Peppermint, basil, black pepper, dill, fennel, Use Peppermint, Orange, OR Lavender (not all 3
lavender, ginger, marjoram, oregano, cinnamon bark, together, just pick one)
clove, coriander, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, spearmint, Directions: Mix up regular brownie recipe and at
tarragon, and thyme end drop in EITHER 3-4 drops Peppermint, 5-6
Blends: Citrus Fresh, Thieves drops Orange OR 1 drop Lavender. Bake as usual.

HOW TO USE: Lemon Bars:

Add 4-6 drops of Lemon oil to your lemon bar
Baked Goods: Add to batters just before baking batter before baking.
(typically 3-6 drops)
Beverages: Add a drop or two to a pitcher of water or Marinara Sauce:
sparkling water. If adding peppermint to coffee or hot Add one drop each of Oregano, black pepper, and
chocolate, use the toothpick method. Stick a toothpick basil essential oil to your favorite sauce recipe.
into the essential oil bottle and then stir the toothpick
into your hot chocolate. It’s the only way to get less Guacamole:
than a drop in your drink and it won’t ruin the drink Add 3 drops of lime essential oil to mashed up
because it’s too strong. avocados and sprinkle with sea salt. You can also
Sauces and dips: Simply mix in with your dish and add chopped up tomatoes, garlic, onion and fresh
enjoy. You can use so many different oils here. Dill cilantro.
works great for a fun summer dip.
Fish, poultry, and other meats: You can be creative
here. Add to soups, marinades, glazes, and sauces.

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 HOW TO GET STARTED WITH
YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Are you ready to get started with Young Living Essential Oils? You definitely want to start out with the
everyday essential oils. It is a collection of the most popular and versatile essential oils and are ones that can
easily be used on a daily basis. The everyday oils. Contains ten therapeutic grade essential oils of 5 ml each:
Frankincense, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Joy, Thieves, PanAway, Stress Away, Tea Tree Essential Oil
(Melacleuca alternifolia) and Purification.

The Everyday oils come in the Premium Starter Kit. It’s where I tell people to start when beginning with Young
Living. You get the 5 ml bottles of the 10 oils. You also receive the home diffuser and a free bottle of Citrus
Fresh. It’s all valued at over $280 but it’s yours for $150. It’s like buying the Everyday Oils and getting the diffuser
and Citrus Fresh for free. This is the best bang for your buck.

When I signed up for oils in 2012 I paid $150 only for the Everyday Oils. I’m still thankful for signing up and
getting my oils and also everything I’ve learned since signing up with Young Living. I tell you that because you
get more for the same price because Young living wants you to have all of the opportunities to start using your
oils once you receive them because diffusing is the easiest way to get started.

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 JOIN MY TEAM

Click on the sign-up page. You will need a sponsor in order to get started. My member number is:
1378837 – You can place this in both top boxes.

Check the “Member” box. This will make you a distributor, if you select customer you will not be getting
the wholesale discount.

The “Enroller ID” and “Sponsor ID” boxes should already be filled in for you. (You can enter 1378837
if nothing appears in the boxes mentioned)

Fill out your name, billing address, shipping address, and contact info. (The reason you are asked to
list your social security number is for tax purposes. If you make over $600/year selling Young Living
products, you will receive a 1099 form in the mail, as is required by law. Young Living will never share
this info with anyone.)

Create your password and pin which you will use to log in to your account and order your oils. These are
good numbers to write down or memorize because you will use them a lot.

Select your enrollment order. This is where you can specify which Starter Kit you would like, I always
recommend the Premium Starter Kit (I have detailed why I love this kit the most above). You must sign
up with a kit to become a Wholesale Member. To maintain your 24% discount going forward, you only
need to spend $50 each subsequent year with Young Living on any product in their store. That’s it! You
can also purchase other items at this time if you wish. You will not have a monthly obligation to buy or
sell ever.

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 ESSENTIAL REWARDS

Essential Rewards is an autoship program through Young Living that you can become a part of once
you become a distributor. It is a monthly autoship order where you can earn free product and reduced
shipping. The Essential rewards program literally rewards you with points to be used on free product
as you build up your collection of essential oils. Essential Rewards requires a minimum of a 50PV
order per month.

Essential rewards offers a lower shipping cost Receive one grace month per year (call and skip one
option month if you need)

Change the shipping date each month Can use Essential Rewards to order your 100PV to
qualify for bonus and commission when you have
Change your order each month to use with your others ordering under you
favorites or to try something new
Can cancel at any time (make sure to redeem your
Earn 10% of your orders PV (personal volume) points first)
in points for the first 6 consecutive months,
15% for the next 6 months and 20% after 13 Can use towards the monthly promotions for
consecutive months on essential rewards ordering 190PV, 250PV and 300PV

LEARN MORE AT
www.justenjoyfood.com/essential-rewards/

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 RESOURCES

How to Learn More

Learning more through Dr. Meghan’s online classes
How to get Involved and Sign up
Young Living Product Catalog
Young Living Virtual Office (use for orders and account information once you’ve signed up)
Just Enjoy Food Essential Oil Facebook Group
Revolution Oils Learning Room Facebook Group

BOOKS:
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
Reference Guide for Using Essential Oils
Gentle Babies by Debra Raybern
The Chemical Free Home by Melissa Poepping
The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple by David Stewart ph.D.
Healing Oils of the Bible by David Stewart ph.D.
The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Even Simpler by Michelle M. Truman, Ed. D.

PRODUCTS:
Glass Spray Bottle for Cleaning
Small Glass spray bottle (used in facial toner)
Essential Oil Small Drams
Roller Bottle
Epsom Salt (20 lbs, best price)
Epsom Salt (6 lbs)
Shea butter

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 RECIPES WITH
ESSENTIAL OILS

HOT PEPPERMINT
MOCHA

Ingredients
2 shots of organic espresso or 2
cups brewed organic coffee
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons heavy cream or
canned coconut milk
1/2 drop therapeutic-grade
peppermint essential oil or 1/2
teaspoon peppermint extract
plain stevia or liquid english
toffee stevia, to taste

Directions
• In a large coffee mug pour in
the organic espresso or brewed
organic coffee. If you are using espresso, fill the rest of the cup up with boiling water
• Add in the cocoa powder, cream, peppermint and stevia and stir with a spoon until combined
Enjoy your amazing peppermint mocha free of added sugars, artificial ingredients and pasteurized milk from
unhealthy cows!

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GUACAMOLE

Ingredients
2 avocados, seed and skin
removed
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons red onion, finely
chopped
2 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
3-5 drops lime essential oil
4 stems cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1/8 tsp chili powder, optional
1/8 tsp cumin, optional

Directions
• Cut avocados in half, the long
way, and take out the seeds
• Spoon out avocados into a large bowl (or Molcajete**) and mash with a fork
• Add garlic, onion, tomatoes and stir to combine
• Add the lime essential oil, salt and pepper and spices (optional) to your flavor preference
• Serve Immediately or if you are going to store your guacamole, press down a layer of cling wrap to prevent
oxidation and the mixture turning brown. You can also put the 2 avocado seeds back in the guacamole because that
is also a great tool for keeping the guacamole from turning brown. Just make sure to take out the seeds before you
serve. Refrigerate until ready to serve

** If you do have a Molcajete you will make the guacamole in a different order. The reason you have the mortar and
pestle is so you can crush the garlic and onion prior to adding the avocado. So take the garlic and onion and make
into almost a paste in the Molcajete. Then add the avocado and the rest of the ingredients to make the guacamole.
It adds more flavor, which is another main reason you would use a Molcajete.

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 RECIPES WITH
ESSENTIAL OILS

VEGGIE FILLED
MEATBALLS

Ingredients
1 pound grass-fed beef
2 carrots, shredded or finely
chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely
diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
(or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 egg
2-3 drops Basil Essential Oil
2-3 drops of Oregano Essential
Oil (can also be substituted for
Thyme Oil)
2 drops Black Pepper Essential
Oil

Directions
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• In a small bowl lightly mix the beef, carrots, onion, garlic, egg and essential oils until combined. I usually mix
this with my hands but you can also use a spatula if you are more comfortable with that route
• Form the meatballs with your hands or a cookie scoop in about 1-2 Tbs amounts
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done

Serve warm

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LEMON GINGER
GUMMIES

Ingredients
3 cups filtered water
2 Tbs fresh ginger juice (or
bought, check for added sugar)
1 Tablespoon Stevita spoonable
stevia (or to taste)
3 1/2 Tablespoons grass fed
gelatin
10-12 drops lemon Young Living
Essential Oil (find here)

Directions
• In a medium sized saucepan
heat the water and ginger juice on
medium. Once warm, stir in the stevia until dissolved
• Fill a small bowl with the grass-fed gelatin and add 1/2 cup water to dissolve the gelatin. It should become very
thick. Add more water if needed to fully dissolve the gelatin
• Heat the ginger water to a simmer. Do not boil or the gelatin will lose its ability to gel
• Stir the thickened gelatin into the ginger water and stir until combined. If there are still small pieces of gelatin
you can blend together with an immersion blender. (I usually do this). If you don’t have an immersion blender a
regular blender will work too
• Remove from heat and add the lemon oil and stir to mix in
• Pour into a 8×8 pan or silicone molds and refrigerate until it gels

Store in the refrigerator

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DARK CHOCOLATE
PEPPERMING CUPS

Ingredients
4 ounces unsweetened
chocolate
1 cup coconut butter (recipe
here)
1 Tablespoon Stevita stevia
1 can (~2 cups) coconut milk
1 Tablespoon grass-fed gelatin
2 teaspoons raw honey
(optional)
10-15 drops peppermint
essential oil (therapeutic grade
where it’s safe to take internally)

Directions
• Melt the unsweetened chocolate, coconut butter and stevia over medium heat in a sauce pan and stir with a
spatula. Once everything is melted, turn the heat to low
• Add the coconut milk and stir to combine
• Add the Tablespoon of gelatin to a small dish and add 3 Tablespoons of cold water in the bowl. The gelatin will
get thick. Once that happens add to the chocolate sauce and stir to break up the gelatin pieces
• Add the honey, if using
• Put the peppermint essential oil in the chocolate and mix with a spatula
• Transfer the chocolate sauce to a 4 cup glass measuring cup with a spout to make pouring into the cups easier
• On a cookie sheet lay out mini-muffin cups and fill 1/2-3/4 full with the chocolate (you can also use a mini-
muffin tin)

Put in the freezer to set up. Serve cold and store in an airtight containner in the fridge or freezer

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LOTION BARS

Ingredients
2 ounces shea butter
2 ounces beeswax
2 ounces coconut oil
30 drops Young Living Essential
Oil or oil blend (I used 2o drops
of Rosemary and 10 drops of
peppermint)

Directions
• Melt the shea butter, beeswax
and coconut oil in a double
boiler. You make a double boiler
by lightly boiling about an inch
of water in a saucepan and cover it with a sinless steel or heat proof glass bowl. It is very important to note that
you will want to use a metal or glass bowl that you will mostly likely throw away after making the lotion bars. The
beeswax sticks or adheres to the bowl. You may be able to clean it, but I ended up throwing the spoon I used to
stir the bars, but also was able to clean out the glass bowl I used. Moral of the story, don’t use anything nice when
making the lotion bars.
• Stir the shea butter, beeswax and coconut oil until fully melted and take off of the heat
• Cool for 15 minutes and stir in the essential oils
• Pour into molds and let solidify at room temperature (it will take at least an hour)

Pop out of the molds and you have lotion bars. I store mine in an airtight sandwich bag

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WHIPPED BODY
BUTTER

Ingredients
1 1/4 cup raw shea butter (The
brand I use)
3/4 cup organic coconut oil (I
love this brand and this brand)
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
15-40 drops essential oil of your
choice. (I made one batch with
lavender oil and the other one
rosemary/ peppermint)

Directions
• In a double boiler on the
stove melt the shea butter and
oils together until they are completely melted and mixed together. A double boiler is a saucepan with 1-2 inches
of water that is barely boiling (I keep it on medium or medium-low) and a stainless steel bowl sitting on top of it
with the oils in it. That way the bowl gets warm but the contents are not directly on the heat. Saves from heating
unevenly and burning the oils. The double boiler is a very important step in the making of the body butter
• Once the oils are melted put the bowl in the fridge and cool until the oils cool and turn opaque and almost
solidified. That’s when you know it is ready. This can take 2-3 hours. Don’t rush this step or your body butter
won’t whip well (and you’ll end up putting it back in the fridge to “set” it more anyways)
• Put the almost solidified oil into a mixing bowl and add the essential oils
• Turn the mixer on high and beat the oils until it starts to whip. It will look like a mixture between egg whites
and whipped cream and it will lighten in color from when it was just the oil too
• Either scoop into glass storage containers or fill the body butter in a quart sized storage bag, clip the end off,
and fill smaller glass jars. When you pipe it out of the bag you don’t get air bubbles in the body butter
Store at room temperature or in the fridge. If the body butter gets too warm it will melt and un-whip. You can
always re-whip it when it cools down.

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FACIAL TONER

Ingredients
1/4 cup witch hazel
2 Tbs apple cider vinegar
2 Tbs purified water
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops frankincense essential
oil
5 drops orange or geranium
essential oil (optional)

Directions
• Using a small funnel, mix all
ingredients in a 4 ounce glass spray bottle
• Spray on a cotton ball, cotton pad or reusable facial sponge with facial tonor and wipe over entire face, avoiding
the eyes

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 Disclaimer and Copyright

Written by: Dr. Meghan Birt

www.meghanbirt.com

Information and statements expressed in this book have not been evaluated by the
Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease. The material in this guide is for informational purposes only.
Dr. Meghan Birt is not responsible for your decisions relating to any information
presented in the guide. You should consult your own health care professional on any
information presented in this book

Copyright 2015, Meghan Birt. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used,
reproduced, transmitted or sold in whole or in part in any form (print or digital)
without written consent of the author. All photos copyright from Young Living
Essential Oils and Meghan Birt.

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